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Nautilus Cup
unknown1577
Skokloster Castle
Skoklosters, Sweden
The Nautilus cup is made from the shell of a cephalopod (Nautilidae). The cup once belonged to Prince Charles I of Mecklenburg (1540-1610). The detailed and naturalistic decoration, the lizard and the eagle’s claw, indicates that it was inspired by the greatest goldsmith of the age, Wenzel Jamnitzer (1507/8-1585).
Probably Central European origin.
Details
- Title: Nautilus Cup
- Creator: unknown
- Date Created: 1577
- Physical Dimensions: h 370 mm
- Artist info: Photo: H. Bonnevier
- Original Language: Swedish
- External Link: Inventory number: 58, Skokloster Castle
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